Dana Cameron Reading Order
8 series · 176 books
Dana Cameron is an American author and archaeologist whose crime fiction and urban fantasy novels have earned critical acclaim. She is best known for her Emma Fielding mystery series featuring an amateur sleuth solving crimes with archaeological expertise, as well as her urban fantasy Fangborn series blending paranormal elements with contemporary settings. Cameron's prolific career spans multiple genres including literary fiction, and she has contributed significantly to anthology projects including the Akashic Noir series.
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Akashic Noir Series
Ongoing121 books (2002–2025)
The Akashic Noir series is an ongoing collection of 121 noir mystery anthologies spanning cities and regions worldwide, beginning with San Francisco Noir in 2002 and continuing through 2025. Each volume features original short stories set in a specific geographic location, blending mystery and thriller elements with literary fiction across diverse urban and cultural landscapes. The series should be read in publication order, starting with San Francisco Noir, as each book stands alone while contributing to the broader anthology project. With entries ranging from Brooklyn and Chicago to Dublin and London, this expanding series offers noir perspectives from both major metropolitan areas and distinctive neighborhoods around the globe.
Start with San Francisco Noir, the first of 121 books in the Akashic Noir series.
Start this series with San Francisco Noir
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Anthologies Series
Likely Complete15 books (2008–2021)
Dana Cameron edited fifteen anthologies between 2008 and 2021, featuring crime, mystery, fantasy, and literary fiction stories from various authors. The series appears to be complete and should be read in publication order, beginning with Wolfsbane and Mistletoe. Notable titles include Cape Cod Noir, Dead But Not Forgotten, Murder at the Beach, and The Dystopian States of America, each collecting short fiction around particular themes or settings.
Start with Wolfsbane and Mistletoe, the first of 15 books in the Anthologies series.
Start this series with Wolfsbane and Mistletoe
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Emma Fielding Mystery Series
Complete6 books (2002–2006)
The Emma Fielding Mystery series comprises six complete books published between 2002 and 2006, following the adventures of its titular protagonist. These mysteries should be read in publication order, beginning with Grave Consequences and concluding with Ashes and Bones. Dana Cameron's series blends elements of mystery, literary fiction, and fantasy across its six-book arc.
Start with Grave Consequences, the first of 6 books in the Emma Fielding Mystery series.
Start this series with Grave Consequences
Buy Book 1 🇺🇸🎧 Listen free on AudibleFangborn Series
Likely Complete7 books (2013–2021)
The Fangborn series by Dana Cameron comprises seven fantasy and thriller novels published between 2013 and 2021, appearing to be complete. This series should be read in publication order, beginning with Seven Kinds of Hell and continuing through Pandora's Orphans: A Fangborn Collection. The collection blends mystery, literary fiction, and paranormal elements across its interconnected narratives.
Start with Seven Kinds of Hell, the first of 7 books in the Fangborn series.
Start this series with Seven Kinds of Hell
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Love At Stake Series
Complete18 books (2005–2014)
The Love At Stake series is a complete 18-book fantasy romance collection written primarily by Kerrelyn Sparks, published between 2005 and 2014. The series should be read in publication order to follow the interconnected storylines and character development across the novels. This paranormal romance series blends fantasy and mystery elements as it explores the lives of vampires navigating the modern world. The collection includes standalone Christmas-themed entries and one collaborative anthology alongside the main series installments.
Start with How to Marry a Millionaire Vampire(By: Kerrelyn Sparks), the first of 18 books in the Love At Stake series.
Start this series with How to Marry a Millionaire Vampire(By: Kerrelyn Sparks)
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Short Stories/Novellas Series
Ongoing7 books (2006–2024)
Dana Cameron's collection of short stories and novellas spans from 2006 to 2024 across seven published works blending fantasy, mystery, and literary fiction. The series continues to expand with new releases and should be read in publication order, beginning with The Lords of Misrule. Readers will encounter varied tales progressing through The Night Things Changed, Femme Sole, Swing Shift, Disarming, Mischief in Mesopotamia, and The Bull Dancer as the author's body of short work develops.
Start with The Lords of Misrule, the first of 7 books in the Short Stories/Novellas series.
Start this series with The Lords of Misrule
Buy Book 1 🇺🇸🎧 Listen free on AudibleStandalone Novels Series
Complete1 book (2024–2024)
a.k.a. Jayne Series
Complete1 book (2022–2022)
Frequently Asked Questions
- How many books has Dana Cameron written?
- Dana Cameron has written 176 books across 8 series. Their published works span from 2002 to 2025.
- What is the first book in each Dana Cameron series?
- Here are the first books in Dana Cameron's series: Akashic Noir: San Francisco Noir; Anthologies: Wolfsbane and Mistletoe; Emma Fielding Mystery: Grave Consequences; Fangborn: Seven Kinds of Hell; Love At Stake: How to Marry a Millionaire Vampire(By: Kerrelyn Sparks).
- What order should I read Dana Cameron's books?
- We recommend reading Dana Cameron's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
- Is Dana Cameron still writing new books?
- Yes, Dana Cameron has 2 ongoing series: Akashic Noir, Short Stories/Novellas.

